Slip and Fall Attorney

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SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENTS

Slip-and-fall accidents can hurt more than a person’s pride. They are the leading cause of death in elderly victims and are commonly fatal to infants. Every age group is prone to the occasional misstep or sudden loss of balance. In fact, these accidents frequently occur among the most careful people. Slip-and-falls can be caused by many factors, including:

Wet and Slippery Surfaces

Falling merchandise

Uneven surfaces

Unmarked Hazrds

Waxy residue

Dark walkways

Uneven pavement

Loose gravel or dirt

Spilled food or drinks

Marble or granite surfaces

Poor Lighting

Stairs, escalators

Broken steps and handrails

Construction ladders, scaffolding

We Hold Negligent Parties Responsible

Our attorneys handle all types of slip and fall and trip and fall cases, including claims for slip and fall injuries occurring at these and other locations:

Shopping malls and retail centers

Parking lots

Grocery and big box stores

Restaurants and restaurant parking lots

Other businesses and commercial properties

What To Do If You Have Been Injured

If you have slipped or tripped and fell, report the incident to the store manager immediately and get a copy of the incident report. Obtain the manager’s name. If you have a cell phone, take a picture of the hazard that caused your fall or injury such as water on the floor, an uneven curb in front of the store or a product which fell off a store shelf and hurt you. Be sure to write down the names, phone numbers, and addresses of witnesses. Many injured customers wrongly believe that just by making a phone call, the store, restaurant or other business will simply pay their medical bills and lost wages. This is not so!

Slip-and-fall accidents are often caused by negligence, or the failure to fulfill the legal duty to exercise reasonable care. This refers to the usually unintentional yet harmful conduct of others, resulting in injury. At-fault parties have breached a legal duty and are liable for injuries caused by their negligence.

SLIP-AND-FALL INJURIES

Even when adrenaline masks the immediate pain of impact, slip-and-falls can be serious. Some people cannot get up by themselves. Injuries caused by lost balance may involve:

Internal bleeding

Bone Dislocation (Often hip or shoulder)

Blunt head trauma

Spinal cord damage

Broken bones or teeth

Paralysis, quadriplegia

Permanent disfigurement

In many cases, a simple fall may require surgery and may have multiple complications. The “wrong” type of fall can even be fatal.

RECOVERING COMPENSATION

If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, we can help. We will perform a thorough investigation if your case is taken on and will advocate zealously. Whether your harm is minor or catastrophic, we will fight for you. We understand that even seemingly minor incidents can lead to major injuries.

Contact the slip and fall attorneys today for us to begin to seek to recover the compensation you deserve.